The Hicksville Water District recently announced the appointment of its newest board member, William “Bill” Schuckmann. Schuckmann will assume the role of secretary and will fill the void left by the untimely passing of Hicksville Water District Board of Commissioners Chairman Warren Uss.
“We are pleased to welcome Bill Schuckmann to the Hicksville Water District Board of Commissioners,” said Chairman Nicholas J. Brigandi. “Bill’s strong connection to the Hicksville community and experience within Long Island’s water industry makes him the most qualified person to carry out the remainder of Warren’s term.”
“I am truly honored to have been appointed to the Hicksville Water District Board of Commissioners,” said Secretary Schuckmann. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow commissioners while we continue to provide Hicksville residents with clean, safe and affordable drinking water.”
Schuckmann joins the District’s Board of Commissioners with 37 years of experience in the water industry. He worked his way up the ladder, starting as laborer, then foremen and eventually superintendent of the Hicksville Water District. As superintendent, he was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of providing the community with over 2 billion gallons of clean, portable water.
He is a third generation Hicksville resident and has served and volunteered within the community for many years. A member of the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department for the past 43 years, he has served as Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief and Chief. Schuckmann was elected to serve three five year terms as Fire Commissioner following his tenure as Chief. Today, he serves as Lieutenant to assist younger firefighters in Heavy Rescue Company 8.
Schuckmann has also been instrumental in fundraising for the Hicksville community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Hicksville Rotary Club; the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, Special Olympics committee and the Hicksville Community Council where he currently serves on the Board of Directors.
